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Posted: March 30, 2009

Missing woman's family seeks custody of girl

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Durham, N.C. — The disappearance of a Granville County woman has turned into a custody battle.

Kelly Morris, 28, disappeared from her Stem home on Sept. 3, and her family has filed for emergency custody of her youngest child, Haley. The 5-year-old lives with Morris' husband, Scott Morris, who authorities have called a person of interest in his wife's disappearance.

Scott Morris didn't appear in court Monday for a short hearing in the custody case.

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You people get too bent outta shape on here! I stated what I would do, I'm not talking bad about anyone! 1st read the headline. It states "missing woman's family seeks custody of girl", not Scott's family. I think some folks only read half of my statements and only see what they want to see. The family has done an amazing job on coordinating searches for Kelly! They are dedicated and have went way above and beyond and I commend them they are wonderful people! I know it doesn't look good for Scott, I'm not saying he's innocent! I just say innocent until proven otherwise. Read and understand! He's a wonderful father and his daughter needs to be with him since they don't have their mother, they are devastated enough right now! If he is arrested then I can understand!

knowthefacts
March 31, 2009 3:44 p.m.

ReddHott13 - I bet "they" could take you outside for a couple of hours and after a while you would confess - to whatever they told you to. This is not the justice system we want.

yellow_hat
March 31, 2009 3:39 p.m.

packfan21 - If he was innocent and upset about his wife. He would be out there looking for her

pebbles262004
March 31, 2009 3:38 p.m.

Know the facts, it was reported that Scott's parents filed for emergency custody in "Durham", not Granville County! Kelly's parents have just as much interest in this child as Scott's parents do. Scott has not been to court on any of the hearings regarding custody of "his"child.Or so it was reported. And as far as her parents focusing on the search, I believe that they have searched non-stop since she was reported missing. How often has Scott searched for his childs mother?

hallc
March 31, 2009 2:05 p.m.

I'm not judging anyone! If my daughter is missing and my grandchild is being cared for appropriately then I would continue to focus on finding my daughter and visiting with my grandaughter. There is NO doubt that Kelly has a wonderful family and of course could care for her, but Scott is caring for her and is a good father. I wish the best to all involved and hope it will be over soon for the families. I'm not on either side, I would just think that Pat and Juanita would continue to focus on finding Kelly. I'm quite suprised.

knowthefacts
March 31, 2009 1:47 p.m.

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